The company was established as a civil engineering firm in 1919 with the name Maeda Jimusho. In its early years, the company engaged in construction of dam-related projects such as the Kisofukushima No. 2 Hydroelectric Power Plant (completed in 1919). Maeda Corporation was established in 1946. Maeda acquired ISO 14001 certification in Japan as a single entity in 2001, began to hold a Zero Emissions Liaison Conference in 2002, and completed registration for acquisition of ISO 9001 certification in Japan as a single entity in 2003. In addition, in 2006, Maeda issued the first CSR report in the Japanese construction industry and was ranked first in the industry in the Third Quality Management Level Research in 2007. The company also completed construction of The Tokyo Towers, a high-rise, twin-tower condominium complex (completed in 2008). Overseas developments include subway construction in Hong Kong and Taiwan that is currently underway and plant construction for Japanese companies in Thailand. Maeda is focusing on infrastructure development projects mainly in the Asian countries including India, Vietnam, and Sri Lanka. Since its foundation in 1919, Maeda has constructed high-quality structures safely and in strict compliance with deadlines in accordance with our corporate motto "Sincerity, Willpower, and Technology." Since 2009, the company has been working in a concerted effort to become number one in environmental management.